April is Autism Awareness Month or, as I prefer to call it, Autism Awareness Acceptance and Inclusion Month. As I reflected on what I would like to bring to light to support my son, the word "community" came to...
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, fresh fruit, and more. But let’s face it, most days, we grab a granola bar or half-eaten piece of fruit as we rush out the door...
I’ve dipped my toes in all the working mom waters within the past ten years - full-time with children in daycare, part-time with children in daycare, full-time stay-at-home with no outside employment, and full-time work-from-home with a babysitter as...
Some days feel like they’ve lasted a month, and months feel like they’ve lasted two hours. In Mom Years, time is different from years before kids. “The days are long and the years are short” is a quote we’ve...
Sometimes, being a mom doesn't fill our cup completely; we need MORE. A day to forget our responsibilities and have a girls' day out with our besties is seemingly what the doctor ordered! What's better than sipping on your...
Emotional regulation has a lifetime of experience within us. How we regulate our emotions comes through learned history, pairing, routines, and so much more. Are the ways we regulate our emotions working for us? Are they healthy or not?...
Sunny days are finally ahead, and while I’m sure after this winter, the last thing most of us feel like doing is covering up, we still have to keep our skin protected and, even more importantly, our child’s skin.
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I’m not going to lie; I was hoping if I just ignored it, my need to get my first mammogram would somehow disappear. The anxiety that arrived anytime I thought about making the appointment, let alone having to attend...
Dinner took a lot of space in my mind. Most parents think about it at least three times a day. What will I make for dinner tonight? What are we doing for dinner tomorrow? What will happen with dinner...
“Explore Fairfield County” is an informational series that provides a glimpse into the wonderful towns and cities in Fairfield County. Fairfield County is diverse in that it includes big cities, small suburbs, beaches, farms, and busy highways. It covers...
In + Around Fairfield County
A Guide to Where to Brunch in Fairfield County
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, fresh fruit, and more. But let’s face it, most days, we...
